School Holidays: The Great Solar System Adventure
A fun and immersive solar system adventure for families, plus a live rocket launch experience.
A fun and immersive solar system adventure for families, plus a live rocket launch experience.
Join The Great Schiaparelli for a fun and fast-paced space adventure inside his magical Observatorium. Travel from the scorching surface of Mercury to the icy edges of Pluto, discovering the wonders and dangers of our solar system while being reminded how rare and precious Earth truly is.
The Observatorium is not just for show. It transports audiences into some of the most extreme environments in our celestial neighbourhood, and it will take skill and quick thinking to make it back safely.
The experience concludes with an immersive full-dome night-sky presentation.
Total duration: 50 minutes.
School holiday special: daytime planetarium shows are just $12.
Rocket launching at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm (weather dependent; free with planetarium or gallery entry).
Please note
Bookings are required. For bookings and details, click “View on provider’s site”.
Arrive at least 15 minutes early. No late entry once the show begins.
Free for annual pass holders.
Recommended for families with children aged 6+.
Photos and illustrations provided by Te Whatu Stardome.
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